Squam Lakes Association

 

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Lakes Region Conservation Corps Service Member


 

Are you looking to break into the field of conservation, but don’t know where to start? Tired of seeing entry level positions looking for 2+ years of experience? Consider spending your summer in beautiful New Hampshire and joining the Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC), a 22.5 week AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for the next generation of conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region.  The LRCC summer/fall program features 4 actively recruiting host sites (see site details below), each offering unique experiences and opportunities to members. 

 Key responsibilities may include:

  • Work toward the eradication of invasive species in the lakes and watershed.

  • Maintain and construct regional trail networks.

  • Engage both youth and adults in environmental education and outreach programs.

  • Recruit and lead volunteer crews.

  • And more, dependent on host site!

 

Host Sites:

Each host site operates independently and has additional, specialized duties and experiences.  Highlights of each site are included below, but applicants are encouraged to learn more about each host site here https://www.lakesregionconservationcorps.org/lrcc-sites

Camp Hale (2 positions available)
Sandwich, NH
Members have the benefit of living and serving on Squam Lake within a summer camp environment. Members are included in the camp community and engage campers from mostly city backgrounds with the local New Hampshire natural world. Meals are provided during camp sessions and housing is provided on-site during the service term.

The Nature Conservancy (2 positions available)

Various NH locations

Members will work as a small team completing various land management tasks throughout NH. Members will have the opportunity to gain experience in ecological monitoring, data collection, trail maintenance, invasive species control, fire management, volunteer coordination and engaging with the public. Members can become federally certified NWCG Basic Wildland Firefighters. Housing is provided.

Mount Washington Observatory (2 positions available)

North Conway, NH

Members serving at MWOBS support the development and presentation of educational

programs for K-12 students and adult learners both in and out of the traditional classroom.

Programs include school-day, after-school and field-trip-style programs for K-12 learners in

addition to regularly supporting interpretative programming on the summit of Mount

Washington.

Squam Lakes Association (3 positions available)

Holderness, NH
Members serve within a team, scuba diving to remove variable milfoil from Squam Lake, camping on our islands as caretakers, maintaining over 55 miles of trails within the Squam Range, developing education programs, and more. Members both receive and actively apply their SSI scuba certification and weed control diver certification, as well as spend ample time on the lake during service. Housing is provided.

All members have the opportunity to receive these trainings, certifications, and benefits:

  • Wilderness First Aid & CPR certifications

  • Living allowance; $540 bi-weekly ($6,486.35 aggregate)

  • NH Commercial Boating License

  • Housing provided, or $250 bi-weekly housing allowance (dependent on host site)

  • Student loan forbearance for qualifying loans

  • AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,247.50 received upon successful completion of the program and a minimum of 900 hours

  • Additional trainings provided vary by host site.

Minimum Qualifications as per AmeriCorps CNCS Guidelines:

  • Must be 18 years of age by May 17, 2023

  • Must be covered by health insurance for the duration of program

  • Must be a US citizen, US national, or legal permanent resident

  • Must clear all required national service criminal history checks

  • Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or be working towards obtaining one during term of service

  • Host sites may have additional requirements

Commitment:

May 17, 2023 through October 20, 2023. This is a 22.5 week AmeriCorps program. Members must complete at least 900 hours over the course of the program in order to successfully complete the program and receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.

Application Deadline:

April 26, applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received and offers made on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

 

Additional Information About Squam Lakes Association

The positions we are posting are for our Lakes Region Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program, which is managed out of the Squam Lakes Association, with additional host sites located across the lakes region of New Hampshire. Host sites vary from watershed organizations, land trusts, summer camps, etc. While we are recruiting for multiple positions across several host sites, we have one application for all interested applicants to fill out and indicate which site they are interested in.